Strong sunshine to push temperatures in Mumbai, India, to 35°C

Warm air and strong sunshine to raise temperatures

On November 19, strong sunshine and warm air will combine to raise temperatures in India. Skies will be mostly clear, allowing strong sunshine to continue warming the ground, while slightly warmer air is present at around 1,500 m aloft. As a result, daytime temperatures are expected to rise easily.

Outlook for major cities

Strong sunshine and warm air are expected to persist during the period. Mumbai is forecast to reach 35°C on the 19th, with humidity at 39%, making for dry heat. The heat in Mumbai is expected to ease on the 20th as warm air around 1,500 m weakens, with temperatures falling to 34°C. In contrast, Chennai is forecast to reach 30°C with weaker sunshine, while Delhi and Lucknow are each forecast to reach 27°C; none of the three cities is expected to reach 35°C.

Please avoid going outdoors during the day as much as possible. Take steps to cope with the heat, including drinking water regularly and improving ventilation indoors.